Moving to the Right

Moving to the right feeling expressed in my colours, there is this feeling of infection, disturbance, and the ability to justify loss.

Bibliography

Kruf, J. (2024) Moving to the Right [fine are print]. Breda: private collection.

Kuifmees


De kuifmees (Lophophanes cristatus L.) toont haar unieke kleurencombinatie.

Bibliografie

Kruf, J. (2024) Kuifmees [fine art print]. Breda: privécollectie.

Zicht op Halsteren

Halsteren, gezien vanaf de Oude Beijmoerseweg. Een DNA-beeld van mijn jeugd in dit mooie dorp. Geen wolkje aan de lucht.

Bibliografie

Kruf, J. (2023) Zicht op Halsteren [fine art print]. Breda: privécollectie.

The tree and the liane

One of the core determinants in diagnosing an ecosystem is the interaction between components. 

Understanding the exact interaction—or, in this case, a combination of interactions—is key to proper diagnosis.

This design tells the story of a tree and a liane. Who benefits from whom, when, and why? The tree and liane are real, as measured by Roelof Oldeman (1974a), but they are also metaphors for people or organisations.

I firmly believe in the plausibility of this substitution, primarily due to the universal nature of ecological interactions. These are governed by a set of fundamental patterns, a mere seven, which exist in nature. This universality extends to the public domain, which is intricately intertwined with nature.

It is part of transect by Oldeman (1974a): “La liane perchée sur le Terminalia amazonia à une hauteur d’environ 35 mètres appartient probablement à la famille des Polygonacées“. Curation and colour selection by Jack Kruf.

Bibliography

Oldeman, R.A.A. (1974a, 2nd ed.). L’architecture de la forêt guyanaise. Mémoires ORSTOM, 73.

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Habitats of the World

A Field Guide for Birders, Naturalists, and Ecologists

Iain Campbell, Ken Behrens, Charley Hesse, and Phil Chaon | Princeton University Press

Accurately identifying and understanding habitats in detail is essential to any birder, naturalist, outdoor enthusiast, or ecologist who wants to get the most out of their experiences in the field. Habitats of the World is the first field guide to the world’s major land habitats—189.

Using the format of a natural history field guide, this compact, accessible, and comprehensive book features concise identification descriptions. It is richly illustrated—including more than 650 colour photographs of habitats and their wildlife, 150 distribution maps, 200 diagrams, and 150 silhouettes depicting each habitat alongside a human figure, providing an immediate grasp of its look and scale.

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